Snooker greats including Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis and Jimmy White say farewell to John Virgo at memorial service to giant of the game after his death aged 79

Snooker legends have attended a memorial service paying tribute to John Virgo, one of the sport’s greats, following his death at the age of 79.

Former world champions such as Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis were seen today arriving at the service at Sheffield Cathedral.

Virgo’s widow Rosie Ries was also among those there, along with snooker favourites including Jimmy White, Ken Doherty, John Higgins, Cliff Thorburn, Shaun Murphy and John Parrott.

Virgo, widely known

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